Apple has got one more companion on its side. Microsoft's Chief Legal Officer Brad Smith has announced that they're going to file legal brief in support of Apple.
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Besides the recent request from FBI to unlock an iPhone, there are 12 other recent court orders asking Apple to break into iOS devices.
After Google, Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp, EFF have came forwards in Apple's support on the encryption battle with FBI, Bill Gates has something of opposing nature to say.
After Google and WhatsApp voicing their support for Apple, social media giants Facebook and Twitter have also come forward to take side with Apple in the ongoing heated encryption row.
Google has "picked a side" and Sundar Pichai has made it clear they're on Apple' side. Sundar Pichai has came forward in Apple's support and said such attempts could be a troubling precedent.
Opposing FBI's demand of creating a backdoor in its iOS mobile operating system to help in San Bernardino shooting case, Apple CEO Tim Cook has said they won't create such tool which can put the security of its customers at risk.